Waikoloa, Hawaii - A new foam formulation of the antifungal drug ketoconazole (Extina 2 percent, Connetics Corp.), currently under FDA review, seems to be more completely absorbed into the skin than the same ingredient in other formulations and could be more effective in the treatment of sehorrheic dermatitis, said Linda F. Stein Gold, M.D., director of clinical research, department of dermatology, Henry Ford Health System, West Bloomfield, Mich.
The novel oral helicase-primase inhibitor demonstrated significantly higher rates of complete lesion healing compared with investigator’s choice treatment in the phase 3 PRIOH-1 trial.
Galderma has agreed to acquire ZO Skin Health for $1.5 billion, adding the physician-dispensed skincare brand to a portfolio that already includes Cetaphil and Alastin.
In a survey of 301 employed adults, overall work impairment attributable to CHE was 31.8%, and quality of life worsened in step with self-reported disease severity.
An analysis of 633 skincare brands found gaps in evidence, safety information, and claim support, raising questions about what patients can verify online.